How to Respond to an OEQ

1. How to Respond to an OEQ Open Ended Question Ms. Palmer Explorer Team

2. ALWAYS USE: APEE Write these letters at the top of your page and cross them out as you complete each step! A P E E

3. A • Answer Answer the question being asked directly. It is helpful to re-state the question to get started.

4. P Proof • Prove your answer by writing a direct quote from the text. EX: In the text, it states, “….”

5. E • Explain • Why your quote backs up your answer. EX: This quote shows me…..

6. E • Extend -Make a connection here! This reminds me of/ I can connect to this because… Text  Text Text  Self Text  World Coincidence: Something that happens by chance

7. Bullet Point # 1APEBullet Point # 2APEE

8. Suppose this is your Question

9. You must work through the OEQ steps A- nswer P- roof E- xplain E- xtend

10. A – Answer • Answer the question being asked directly. It is helpful to re-state the question to get started.

11. P- Prove your answer by giving a direct quote. Start your sentence like this:

12. Explain…Start your sentence like this:This quote shows me…….

13. ExtendMAKE A CONNECTION !

14. Now You Practice